Observation of the behavior of the mental health team seems to indicate that one team member is primarily interested in client progress as a measure of their knowledge and expertise
Given the nurse's knowledge of game theories, this team member might be functioning as which of the following? 1. Rivalist
2. Leader
3. Enabler
4. Maximizer
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Rationale: The maximizer is one who is primarily interested only in his or her own gain. A rivalist would be a person whose primary interest is "defeating" other team members. An enabler is one who facilitates the continuation of what are usually inappropriate behaviors in others and usually not associated with game theory. A leader would function more in the role of a cooperator, one who is interested in helping both themselves and their partners.
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